Academic Support

Studying that fits your schedule

24/7 online tutoring for Century College students!

Century College offers free tutoring, on demand, through Tutor.com. Tutors are always available, even late at night when your instructor or campus tutors may not be. This tutoring service is easy to use and can be accessed on any device that connects to the internet.

When you log-on to Tutor.com you’ll be able to:

• Connect with over 3,000 qualified tutors
• View replays of previous sessions
• Drop off an essay for review and feedback
• Save your favorite tutors and see their schedule of availability
• Access services from your mobile phone or tablet

Access Tutor.com by logging on to your course page through D2L and selecting Resources and then Tutoring from Tutor.com.

Service Information

We are here to help, in-person or online!

Peer Tutors are available in a variety of disciplines to all Century College students. View the Peer Tutoring Schedule Spring 2023 to see available subjects and hours.

Schedule an In-Person Tutoring Appointment

In-person tutoring takes place in the West Academic Support Center (W2460) or the East Academic Support Center (E2541).

Schedule a Virtual Tutoring Appointment

Virtual tutoring takes place on Zoom. After scheduling your appointment, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.

Hours

East & West Academic Support Centers

Monday - Thursday: 8am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8am - 12:00pm
*Virtual and Peer Tutor schedules may vary. Click the links above to view the tutoring schedule and to sign up for an appointment.

Tutors Linked to Classes

Tutors Linked to Classes (TLC) is a faculty-driven program that links a tutor to specific English, Math, Reading, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, and Science courses. The TLC Tutor attends the course they are assigned to and provides tutoring specifically to the students in the courses to which they are assigned.

Learn more about the Tutors Linked to Classes program including how to apply to be a tutor or request a TLC tutor for your class.

Applying to be a Tutor

Complete the Tutor Employment Application if you are interested in becoming a TLC or peer tutor.

Minimum requirements:

• Grade of B or better in the course
• Faculty recommendation
• During fall and spring semesters, must be enrolled for a minimum of 6 credits
• If eligible must have a current FAFSA on file with the college

Contact

Beth Timmerman, Director of Tutors Linked to Classes and Peer Tutoring
beth.timmerman@century.edu
651-747-4011

Hours

Spring 2023

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
7:30 - 4:30pm	7:30 - 4:30pm	7:30 - 4:30pm	7:30 - 4:30pm	8:00 - 2:30pm Virtual only	CLOSED

**Spring Break: March 6 - March 10, open same hours as above

Contact

Peder Hoffman, Coordinator and Lab Technician

West Campus, Room 3220
651-747-4039
ESOL Center

Schedule an In-Person or Virtual Appointment

Sign up here to book an appointment in person in West Campus 3220 or on Zoom. For online appointments, you will receive the Zoom link in the appointment email you receive.

Overview

Century College’s ESOL Center consists of a small computer lab and study space inside the computer lab, W3222. Students may also use the West Campus Computer Lab close by in W3165. The ESOL lab assistant and peer tutors are also available to help students connect to appropriate resources in the College, such as the Intercultural Club, financial aid, and multicultural activities

Our ESOL Center assists bilingual and multilingual students in adjusting to college academic and social life. ESOL students can get help with:

• Vocabulary development
• Note-taking
• Writing
• Grammar
• Reading
• Listening & speaking in English
• American culture

The Center also offers:

• ESOL tutoring
• Study groups
• Contact with English-speaking volunteers
• A place to meet other students

ESOL Advisor

Our ESOL Advisor is available to help any non-native English speaker at Century College, even if you have never taken ESOL classes. If you are struggling with any aspect of college–classes, studying, registration, financial aid–and don’t know where to go, please visit the ESOL Advisor, located in the Advising & Counseling Center on the West Campus in W2410. We can answer your questions and guide you to the right places on campus to get the help you need.

Hours

Service Information

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
11am - 4pm	11am - 4pm	11am - 4pm	11am - 4pm	11am - 4pm	CLOSED

*Please note that the dates and times are subject to change.

Overview

The Language Laboratory is a key resource for Century College students in the pursuit of communicative proficiency in a foreign language as well as intercultural understanding and appreciation.

Contact

West Campus, Room 1190
651-779-3978
The Language Lab

Services

• The opportunity to converse with fluent speakers of Chinese, Spanish, and ASL.
• Support for classroom assignments and assigned laboratory work
• The opportunity to participate in intercultural clubs and culturally focused events
• Exposure to language and cultural materials
• The opportunity to build community among classmates

Resources

• Weekly conversational groups with fluent speakers
• Educational software
• Supplemental worksheets and publications
• Foreign language books, magazines, and videos

Hours

In Person

Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 6 pm
Friday: 8 am - 3 pm

Virtual

Monday - Thursday: 8 am - 6 pm
Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm

Contact

West Campus, Room 3315
651-779-3375
Mathematics Resource Center

Online Math Center

The Online Math Center is now available! To access, please self-register for “Online Math Center” on Desire2Learn.

Overview

The Century College Mathematics Resource Center is available to all Century College students currently enrolled in a Century mathematics course. The Center is staffed by mathematics professionals and qualified tutors available to give you assistance with your daily assignments.

Help is available on a drop-in basis and no appointment is necessary. Century College Students enrolled at any level of mathematics are encouraged to come in for assistance or to study.

Resources

• Worksheets
• Reference books
• Khan Academy
• Wolfam Alpha
• Purple Math
• Simulations
• Printer
• Scanner
• Desmos
• MathTV
• GeoGebra

The Reading & Student Success Center happily supports ALL students! Come in or meet virtually!

On-Campus Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm

Contact

The Century Reading Student Success Center is OPEN to ALL students! The Reading Student Success Center provides help and assistance to all students navigating through D2L, coursework, and reading and writing assignments.

Services

• Skills development in reading strategies
• Practice in reading efficiently
• Help with learning styles and study strategies
• Support in test taking
• Course specific help for RDNG and STSC
• Computers/laptops/printers/headphones
• Contemporary Reading Collection
• Quiet study space for individuals or groups

Resources

• Develop Reading Strategies
• Reading & Student Success D2L

Service Information

The Science Resource Center (E2790) is open for drop-in tutoring and course study groups for all students currently taking a science course.

Watch to learn about our services!

Hours

Monday: 8am - 5pm
Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8am - 5pm
Thursday: 8am - 5pm
Friday: Closed

Access the Tutoring and Study Group Schedule for the most up to date available courses and times. *Please note that the dates and times are subject to change.*

**The Science Resource Center is closed during all no class/school holidays and during Spring Break.**

**The last day the Science Resource Center will be open for Spring 2023 is Thursday, May 11, 2023.**

Contact

Donna Spence, Science Resource Center Coordinator

Overview

The Science Resource Center offers drop-in tutoring to all Century students taking a science course (tutors currently available for Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Earth Science, Engineering, and Computer Science classes). We also offer course specific Study Group times where tutors guide and classmates lead discussion and work related to the current class material. 

We are here for all science students, not just those currently struggling in a course. Use our resources to strengthen your understanding and build a firm foundation on the subject material for success in future courses.

Resources and Services

• Computers, printer, headphones
• Reference books, some Textbooks and practice problem sets
• Models and laboratory practice for Biology, Chemistry and Earth Science
• Study space for individual study, group study and tutoring

Getting Help

To make an appointment or find out when drop-in help is available, click here to register with The Writing Center. Students can also request drop-in help during open hours.

Overview

The Century College Writing Center is an open and inclusive space where writers of all backgrounds, abilities, and identities are welcome.

Get drop-in help in the Writing Center (W3280) any time we are open, or schedule an appointment for your choice of in-person help in the Writing Center, or for online asynchronous tutoring.

Contact

West Campus, Room 3280
651-779-3400 |  writingcenter@century.edu

Regular Hours

Monday: 8am - 5pm
Tuesday: 8am - 5pm
Wednesday: 8am - 5pm
Thursday: 8am - 5pm
Friday: Online Only

Century College hosts three grant-funded TRIO programs: Student Support Services (SSS), Educational Talent Search (ETS), and Upward Bound (UB), as well as a Veterans Services Center for students who are currently or have served in the armed forces.

Learn more about the programs, and which one might be right for you!